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On Saturday at 4:00 PM ET, the Washington State Cougars (4-5) will visit the California Golden Bears (3-6).
The Golden Bears are slight favorites (-2) in their game against the Cougars, with the over/under at 59.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Golden Bears are -134 and the Cougars are +112.)
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Game Info for Cal vs. Washington State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Stadium: California Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal | -2 | -110 | -110 | 59.5 | -111 | -109 | -134 | +112 |
Cal Pick Insights
- Cal is 3-5-0 ATS this season.
- Cal has a 1-1 record against the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season.
- Cal games have hit the over on six of eight occasions (75%).
Cal Stats & Insights
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks 18th-worst in the FBS (426.6 yards allowed per game), Cal has had more success offensively, ranking 53rd in the FBS offensively totaling 406.1 yards per game.
- Cal has the 44th-ranked scoring offense this season (30.8 points per game), and has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-worst with 36.8 points allowed per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks seventh-worst in the FBS (282.8 passing yards allowed per game), Cal has had more success offensively, ranking 83rd in the FBS by averaging 215.9 passing yards per game.
- Cal ranks 28th in run offense (190.2 rushing yards per game) and 65th in run defense (143.8 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
- Cal is putting up a 39.3% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 68th in the FBS. Defensively, the defense ranks 99th, surrendering a 42.5% third-down conversion rate.
- Cal ranks 79th in college football with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 17 turnovers (17th in the FBS) while committing 19 (123rd in the FBS).
Cal’s Best Players
- Fernando Mendoza has 825 yards passing for Cal, completing 60.2% of his passes and tossing six touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
- Jaydn Ott has carried the ball 145 times for a team-high 848 yards on the ground and has found the end zone nine times as a runner.
- This season, Isaiah Ifanse has carried the ball 70 times for 365 yards (40.6 per game) and seven touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter’s team-leading 499 yards as a receiver have come on 44 catches (out of 75 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell has hauled in 26 receptions totaling 362 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Taj Davis’ 30 grabs have turned into 332 yards and three touchdowns.
- Xavier Carlton has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also recording three TFL and 27 tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 52 tackles, two TFL, and one interception.
- Nohl Williams leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 21 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Washington State Betting Insights
- Washington State is 4-4-0 against the spread this year.
- Washington State has a 3-1 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 2 points or more.
- Four of Washington State’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Washington State Pick Insights
- Washington State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, surrendering 420.4 total yards per game, which ranks 20th-worst. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 47th with 414.1 total yards per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Washington State is accumulating 29.3 points per game (56th-ranked). It ranks 95th in the FBS defensively (28.6 points surrendered per game).
- Washington State ranks 15th-worst in passing yards allowed per game (260.6), but at least it has been getting things done on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in passing yards per game (335).
- Washington State’s running game has not been getting things done, ranking fourth-worst in the FBS with 79.1 rushing yards per game. It has been better on defense, allowing 159.9 rushing yards per contest (89th-ranked).
- With a 42.7% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Washington State ranks 41st in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 107th, allowing a 43.4% third-down rate.
- With nine forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (73rd in the FBS) this season, Washington State ranks 100th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -4.
Washington State’s Best Players
- Cameron Ward has compiled 2,777 yards on 68.7% passing while tossing 17 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 130 yards with five scores.
- Nakia Watson is his team’s leading rusher with 68 carries for 204 yards, or 22.7 per game. He’s found paydirt four times on the ground, as well. Watson has also chipped in with 18 catches for 199 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
- Dylan Paine has run for 131 yards across 20 attempts, scoring one touchdown.
- Kyle Willams’ 655 receiving yards (72.8 yards per game) are a team high. He has 48 receptions on 65 targets with four touchdowns.
- Lincoln Victor has 65 receptions (on 84 targets) for a total of 639 yards (71 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Josh Kelly’s 60 targets have resulted in 38 catches for 557 yards and six touchdowns.
- Brennan Jackson has collected five sacks to lead the team, while also recording four TFL and 28 tackles.
- So far Sam Lockett III leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has racked up 42 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions this season.
